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♻️Did you know our partnership New Plastics Economy in Kenya helped define policy changes needed to spur investment in recycling solutions in the country? The partnership worked with P4G National Platform private sector co-chair Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to contribute to dialogues around the Sustainable Waste Management Act. It also helped launch the Kenya Plastics Action Plan which identifies specific actions the public and private sector needs to take to achieve a circular economy. Learn more about how the partnership contributed to this significant change: https://bit.ly/3x2oKkw

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁! Green Antz, the leading plastic waste recycling and upcycling company in the Philippines – backed by Arowana Impact Capital – increased the volume of plastics it collected in the past 12 months by 334%. That's a staggering 𝟮,𝟮𝟵𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀 of plastic waste diverted from landfills and waterways. How many plastic cups, bags and cutlery does that amount to? 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 the video below:

While Nestlé's efforts to promote sustainability are commendable, it's important for consumers to critically evaluate the environmental impact of its products worldwide. We invite consumers around the globe to share instances where Nestlé falls short in terms of sustainability. Whether it's excessive packaging, non-recyclable materials, or questionable sourcing practices, your contributions will shed light on areas where Nestlé can improve its environmental footprint. Together, let's hold corporations accountable and advocate for more sustainable practices. Share your examples and join the conversation on Nestlé's sustainability journey. #Nestlé #sustainability #environment #accountability #sustainablepractices

What do a Nesquik steel tin in Germany and a door-to-door waste collection program in Malaysia have in common? They’re both part of Nestlé’s global commitment to help shape a waste-free future. From participating in over 20 re-use and refill trials, to supporting the development of recycling infrastructure on 4 different continents – check the progress we’ve made towards our sustainable packaging goals (via Packaging Europe): https://bit.ly/4a20aie

A Belgian industry association warns of a potential collapse in the plastic packaging recycling market due to challenges in demand and insufficient recycling capacity after the EU has implemented a ban on #PlasticWaste exports both within and outside of Europe. The association also suggests that, in the short term, the new waste shipment regulation might hinder rather than promote progress until additional recycling capacity is established. https://t.ly/5N-6I

🌍 Nearly half of Europe's plastic waste ends up in Vietnam's natural landscapes instead of being recycled. 🏭 Minh Khai Craft Village in Vietnam faces challenges with toxic fumes and 7 million liters of daily wastewater from plastic recycling. European Union's strict regulations on plastic recycling contrast with shortcomings in oversight of exported waste. 💔 Outsourcing waste management to places like Minh Khai poses ethical dilemmas and harms communities and the environment. 🌱 Hope for sustainable solutions lies in initiatives like the European Green New Deal and UN negotiations for a global plastics treaty. Read more here... https://lnkd.in/dUGptzTq

Today we are proudly announcing that we will shift our credit cards production to use recycled plastic materials and phase out single-use plastics. Once fully transitioned, we will use over 2,250 kilograms of recycled plastics each year, equivalent to the weight of up to 2 sedan cars. The Philippines is known to be a large contributor to plastic waste globally. By shifting to recycled plastic credit cards, we are taking a step towards a more sustainable future for all of us. I think especially about the environment my children (and their children) will grow up in, and hope these steps we are taking today will contribute to a better world for them. https://lnkd.in/gpEd5jds

Design is the key to sustainability. It’s not about eliminating plastics, it’s about promoting responsible consumption, enhancing waste management practices, and advancing remanufacturing to reduce environmental impact. The emphasis should be on harnessing the engineered benefits of plastics and minimizing their ecological footprint. This can be achieved by designing products that exploit plastics' exceptional physical properties, ensuring the material's persistence translates into sustainability when managed responsibly. Too much focus on “paper straw type initiatives” will do little to really move the needle. The real test is whether governments will understand this nuance and employ mechanisms like higher levies or additional taxes (everyone loves a new tax 🤯), not just as punitive measures but as tools to foster genuine, impactful change. Tanya Plibersek Leanne Linard MP The Hon Jonathon Duniam Ed Husic MP Hon. Luke Howarth MP The Hon. Peter Dutton MP Brandon Gien

This is our last chance to set things right and stick to the core goals of the Packaging Waste regulation, as negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union are meeting on Monday to wrap up discussions on PPWR.👇 🗑️The proposed change in defining post-consumer plastic waste could allow non-EU countries to dump their plastic trash on our doorstep, threatening Europe's plastic recycling industry. 💸European plastics recyclers have invested hundreds of millions of euros to meet recycling targets, but are now forced to operate below their production capacity, with no signs of recovery in 2024. It's now EU's turn to support their efforts. “It is crucial to ensure that the PPWR will first and foremost pull the demand for recycled plastics in packaging stemming from waste collected and processed in the EU," stated Sophie SICARD-LEMAIRE, President of EuRIC's Plastics Recycling Branch (#EPRB). 🚨Failing on the core ambition embodied by the PPWR would be a huge blow to circular value chains, which are ready to turn EU’s green targets into tangible investments that create local and green industrial jobs - what Europe desperately needs. Catch the full story, co-written with Plastics Recyclers Europe and FEAD - European Waste Management Association here👇

It’s a big day for us at @Dow! We know there is significant demand for sustainable, circular plastic and packaging solutions from consumers around the world who care deeply about the planet. Our opportunity is increasing the supply of circular feedstock to meet the demand throughout the value chain. As part of Dow's collaboration efforts to ‘Transform the Waste’ and accelerate the circular economy for plastics, we announced an exciting supply agreement with @Freepoint Eco-Systems that will provide Dow exclusive access to 65,000 metric tons per year of certified-circular plastic waste-derived pyrolysis oil. As the sole off-taker of phase one of this new advanced recycling facility being developed in Arizona, Dow will transform this plastic waste – which would otherwise end up in landfills or be incinerated - into high-performing, virgin-grade equivalent plastics. This circular feedstock will then help us develop circular solutions to meet the needs of Brand Owners and value chain partners who are committed to bringing innovative, reliable and sustainable solutions to food-grade packaging, medical and pharmaceutical packaging, and beyond. We couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead!   #circulareconomy #transformthewaste #partnership